By Ankush Chibber, 22-Aug-2012
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has asked its scientific panel to study the carcinogen content of carbonated beverages sold in India.
The state of California recently added ammonia sulfite or 4-MI – a coloring additive commonly used in fizzy drinks to its list of cancer-causing chemicals – and requiring on-can warnings of levels passed a threshold.“This is a recent warning. The matter has already been referred to the scientific panel of the FSSAI. If the panel finds it necessary, we will take action in this regard,” said K. Chandramouli, chairperson at the FSSAI.The colouring ingredient was added by California to its carcinogens list after a study showed the chemical is linked to cancer in mice and rats.
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